Question

Hello, my baby is now 17 months old, and I want to focus on education to make him smarter. What are the development indicators for a 17-month-old baby?

Answer

The height and weight standards for 17-month-old boys and girls are different. Generally, boys should be between 77.2 centimeters and 87.4 centimeters in height, weighing approximately 8.9 kilograms to 13.5 kilograms. Girls should be between 75.3 centimeters and 86.2 centimeters in height, with a weight of about 8.2 kilograms to 13.0 kilograms. Moreover, besides the rapid development in height and weight, 17-month-old babies also experience rapid growth in intelligence, language, and motor skills. At this stage, the baby can walk freely and can even undress themselves. During this period, parents should encourage their children appropriately, engage them in suitable physical exercises, and communicate more with the baby to strengthen language training.